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The homegrown, independent burger joint - which has restaurants in the city centre, Jesmond and Durham - beat big chain rivals Byron and Five Guys, who also featured in the top five orders.

Newcastle’s most popular Deliveroo orders since the app launched in the city:

Fat Hippo Burger - Fat Hippo

Burrito - Tortilla

Byron Burger - Byron

Katsu Curry - Wagamama

Cheeseburger - Five Guys

A spokesman for Fat Hippo said: “Deliveroo helped us answer the cries of the burger fanatics across the North East who were begging to have their Fat Hippo fix brought straight to them.

“With the successful launch across Durham and Jesmond, office workers, students and burger lovers alike have all relished their chance to have our delicious burgers delivered.”

Deliveroo cycle rider (Image: PA)

Deliveroo has also revealed - un-surprisingly - that Saturday is its busiest time in Newcastle. Around 75% of Deliveroo’s partners around the country are independent outlets.

Deliveroo managing director Dan Warne said: “After two years of delivering hundreds of thousands of meals across Newcastle, we’ve learnt a thing or two about what locals like to eat, like how American food reigns supreme with The Fat Hippo Burger being the most popular dish in Newcastle.

“We’re proud to support so many of the very best local restaurants in the town alongside national favourites too. It’s been truly amazing to hear stories about how local restaurants have been able to expand their businesses to other areas because of the additional revenue Deliveroo is generating for them.

“We will continue to provide the best service possible for our Newcastle customers, riders and restaurant partners as we grow.”

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